Charley's Boys: St. Bernard College in the Sixties - Hardcover

Laney, Don W

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1452024642 ISBN 13: 9781452024646

Publisher: Authorhouse, 2010

Synopsis

I was surprised when a friend told me he wasn't aware that St. Bernard had ever had a college. After thinking about it for a moment, I realized it had been almost thirty years since St. Bernard College closed its doors. That was what motivated me to write a book about my experience there. I attended St. Bernard College from August 1966 until May 1970. It was a time when St. Bernard College strived with attendance peeking during those years. Also of significance, various sports were putting St. Bernard on the map. The 1967-68 basketball team was outstanding, winning their conference championship in one of the highest scoring games in conference history. In writing the book, I mention many other things that went on there, including campus activities, other sports and the professors, priests and students of the college. The book emphasizes two primary things: that outstanding basketball team of 1967-68 of which I was a member, and the influence Coach Charles Richard had on his athletes, students and the college itself. You will take a walk down memory lane as you read about what it was like at St. Bernard College in the late Sixties.

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About the Author

Don W. Laney attended St. Bernard College from 1966 to 1970. He playedon the basketball team for legendary coach Charles Richard. Hegraduated from St. Bernard with a degree in history and English. Donwent on to attain three master's degrees from Alabama A & M. He was ateacher and coach for thirty-one years, applying many of the skillsand techniques he learned while at St. Bernard. Don also answered thecall to the ministry, pastoring and serving as interim pastor fornumerous churches throughout North Alabama. While still teaching, Donbegan writing short stories for a local magazine "Yesterday's Memories" Some of his stories won awards for their humor andaccuracy, including 'The BB Gun Battle at the Old Outhouse' 'Grandma Told me to Slug Him' and 'The Day Old Mack Died' He has also writtenanother book, 'The Laney Saga' a story about his ancestry. Don isretired and enjoys jogging, traveling and being with his family. He ismarried to Cheri Wray Laney, also a teacher. They have three grownsons and two grandchildren. Don and Cheri reside in Lacey's Spring, Alabama.

Edition details

• Publisher: Authorhouse
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1452024642
• ISBN 13: 9781452024646
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 112